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UVM’s RISE Summit Returns to Spark University-Community Partnerships

Amphibian Road Mortality Drops by Over 80% with Wildlife Underpasses, Study Shows

A Scholar, a Mentor, a Trailblazer: Celebrating Dr. Nick Gotelli, UVM’s Newest University Distinguished Professor

With a Sprinkling of Rain and a Dash of Magic, UVM Celebrates Commencement 2025

Meet the Class of 2025

UVM in the News

The History Channel

For thousands of years before European contact, much of North America was earthworm-free, explains Josef Görres, UVM professor in ecological soil management.

The New York Times

UVM neurologist comments on the significance of a recent study that successfully mapped part of a mouse brain.

BBC

Geomorphologist Paul Bierman comments on the desperate rush to save decades of US scientific data from deletion
White-coated scientist looks through mictoscope with colleague behind

UVM Achieves Prestigious Carnegie R1 Designation, Joining Highest Level of U.S. Research Institutions

A transformative moment for the university, a result of decades of investment in cutting-edge research and development, faculty excellence, and academic innovation.

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Research is a Public Good

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Improving the Rules of Carbon Market Systems

Prof. Bill Keeton has found flaws in the current carbon market system but offers avenues of real improvement.
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Study Supports New Method for Boosting Bee Health

Honey bees are dying at an unsustainable rate. A new test could help beekeepers flag more disease resistant colonies.
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Tick. Tick. Boom.

With tick populations on the rise in Vermont, UVM researchers work to understand how to fight diseases borne by the little suckers.

University News and Impact

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Marlene Tromp Appointed Next President of UVM

UVM will be led by a humanities scholar with three decades of experience in teaching, research, and higher education administration.
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UVM in Top Rank of Peace Corps Volunteer Producers

UVM is No. 3 among medium-sized U.S. schools on the agency’s latest listing of top 25 volunteer-producing colleges and universities.
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UVM Trustees Approve New CHWB Medical Clinic

The fully accessible clinic will be located on the Redstone campus, within walking distance for most students living on campus.

Student Success

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Overcoming Adversity to Serve Young Learners

Despite some challenges, Charlie Meacham is well on the way to her goal of inspiring inquisitive young minds.
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UVM's 2025 Outstanding Student Leader Awards

The students recognized have been nominated by fellow members of the campus community for their leadership, scholarship and service to the University.
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Celebrating UVM’s Community Schools’ pilot interns

Catamount Community Schools Collaborative’s interns engaged in learning projects to strengthen school-community connections in rural Vermont.

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Food Systems Research Fellow Sandra Nnadi explores improved blueberry farming practices.

Experts for Media Commentary

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